Culture & Community

Embarking on vacation often brings about feelings of excitement, but if you’re a plant lover, a niggling concern …

If you’ve ever been to Japan, you’ll find certain places that sell omamori, often near religious or traditional …

Cultural greetings around the globe can vary greatly. As an avid traveler, learning to say “hello” in the …

Throughout history, humor has been an indomitable tool in the arsenal of leaders, thinkers, and innovators. It serves …

A young businessman was betrayed by his partner and was left without wealth or hope. Desperate and despondent, …

Bronze mirrors were used as one of the daily essentials for the ancient Chinese people. They were used …

In the past decade or so, different disasters have been occurring in mainland China one after another, and …

There is a Chinese proverb that highlights the importance of addressing fundamental issues before anything else. It uses …

Let’s say that you’ve finally moved out of your parents’ house and into your own place with a …

When it comes to Japanese cuisine, the first thing that often comes to mind is its delicate and …